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ML51 DSO

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 DSO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 79,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine stabiliser bar worn

Fail 13 Dec 2018 79,526 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine stabiliser bar worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 79,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 79,562 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,526 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 79,526 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front ABS ring cracked

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 77,823 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 77,811 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,607 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 57,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,048 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,665 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,088 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 35,683 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 35,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine has missfire

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,240 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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ML51 DSO is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML51 DSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML51 DSO is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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